Best 24/7 emergency locksmiths near Cronulla
Last updatedLost Key Locksmiths leads this list for round-the-clock lockouts and a published licence number, although it is based in Waterloo and is the furthest of these from Cronulla's centre. Every pick comes to the door, and none is based in Cronulla itself, so distance counts as much as hours. Before booking, ring to learn which van can reach you tonight.
Quick picks near Cronulla
- Best for a licensed lockout at any hour: Lost Key Locksmiths, which gives licence number 000107874 and covers car lockouts for every vehicle type.
- Best for a close call-out from a van: Websters Master Locksmiths, based in Caringbah, which has a 24 hour line for nights and weekends.
- Best for lockouts and restricted key systems across the Sutherland Shire: Oz Locks, a Miranda business whose service area runs from Sutherland to Bundeena.
- Best for car key replacement with a separate after-hours number: At Call Locksmiths, which also handles ignition repairs and garage remotes.
- Best for master key systems and a security-approved business: Preddeys Locksmiths Pty Ltd, which holds SCEC approval and has been in business since 1961.
Best 24/7 emergency locksmiths near Cronulla, ranked
1Lost Key Locksmiths for car lockouts and transponder keys at any hour
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in WaterlooVisits CronullaLost Key Locksmiths is a mobile business based in Waterloo, 18.6 km from the middle of Cronulla, and it comes to the door across Sydney. Round-the-clock call-outs cover home and car lockouts, plus broken key removal and emergency lock repairs. Work on cars is a big part of it: keys are cut on the spot, transponders get programmed, and ignition faults are dealt with. Licence 000107874 appears on its listing. Callers say the quote given up front is the price paid, and that the business keeps them posted on arrival time.
2Oz Locks for lockouts and restricted key systems across the Sutherland Shire
24/7MobileBased in MirandaVisits CronullaOz Locks is a Miranda locksmith, 5.5 km from the middle of Cronulla, with a mobile service that comes to the door. Its listing says it attends lockouts at any hour, every day of the week. It rekeys locks, changes them in new homes, and sets up restricted key systems for households or offices. Lock work covers timber, fire door, window, garage, screen and sliding doors, as well as deadlocks, padlocks and commercial locks. Its listing shows no licence. Its weekday desk runs 7am to 5pm, so plan rekeying and lock swaps inside that window.
3At Call Locksmiths for car lockouts and car key replacement
24/7MobileCar keysBased in SutherlandVisits CronullaAt Call Locksmiths is based in Sutherland, 9.4 km from the middle of Cronulla, and works from a mobile workshop that comes to the door. It handles home and car lockouts, ignition repairs, car key replacement and garage remotes. Round-the-clock emergency work has its own number, apart from the office line that closes at 5pm on weekdays. It aims to arrive within 30 to 60 minutes, and if it misses, 5% comes off the bill; ask about that when you book. Say whether you need a lockout, a car key or a lock change when you ring.
4Websters Master Locksmiths for car keys, remotes and master key systems
24/7Licence publishedMobileCar keysBased in CaringbahVisits CronullaWebsters Master Locksmiths is based in Caringbah, 3.5 km from the middle of Cronulla, and comes out in a van. It holds licence number 000102673 and says its mobile emergency locksmiths run around the clock. Car keys and remotes are a strength, and one customer found a key the dealer had given up on could be repaired rather than replaced. Its shop is open from 8:30am to 5pm on weekdays and until 12:30pm on Saturday, so nights and weekends go to the van line. Its list also includes EVVA high-security keys, access control and intercoms.
5Preddeys Locksmiths Pty Ltd for rekeying and master key systems in Miranda
24/7Licence publishedMobileBased in MirandaVisits CronullaPreddeys Locksmiths Pty Ltd is based on Kingsway in Miranda, 5.2 km from the middle of Cronulla, and its staff come to the door. SCEC approval for security work sits alongside Master Locksmith certification for the managing director, and licence 405302795 is listed. Reviewers say staff reached them within the hour, and once within 15 minutes. Anything after the office closes, including weekends, goes through the emergency service, with the office open weekdays from 8am to 4:30pm.
Compare 24/7 emergency locksmiths near Cronulla
The table lists who is based where, the emergency cover each one states, and how far each is from the middle of Cronulla.
| Locksmith | Based in | Distance | After hours | Car keys | Mobile | Licensed | Google rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lost Key Locksmiths | Waterloo | Visits Cronulla | 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 5.0 (674) |
| Oz Locks | Miranda | Visits Cronulla | 24/7 | – | ✓ | – | ★ 5.0 (441) |
| At Call Locksmiths | Sutherland | Visits Cronulla | 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | – | ★ 4.7 (233) |
| Websters Master Locksmiths | Caringbah | Visits Cronulla | 24/7 | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.5 (56) |
| Preddeys Locksmiths Pty Ltd | Miranda | Visits Cronulla | 24/7 | – | ✓ | ✓ | ★ 4.3 (99) |
24/7* : listed as open 24 hours, but the business doesn't say 24/7 itself. Distance in a straight line from the middle of Cronulla. Ratings show from 5 Google reviews.
How we picked 24/7 emergency locksmiths near Cronulla
Shortlisting leaned on what each locksmith says about its own hours, call-outs and licence, with the customer score counted more heavily when many customers have weighed in. Nearby businesses, and mobile ones naming Cronulla, were kept in; a business that says nothing about night work was passed over for one that does. Nothing was added on the strength of a single comment.
24/7 emergency locksmiths near Cronulla: FAQ
Which Cronulla locksmiths come out at night?
Every pick shows round-the-clock emergency cover, and Oz Locks and Websters Master Locksmiths also say they attend lockouts at any hour.
Should I phone first for an emergency locksmith near Cronulla?
Cronulla's picks all work from vans, so phone first and ask which one can come out tonight and roughly when it would arrive.
Which Cronulla locksmiths can replace or program a car key?
At Call Locksmiths lists car key replacement, Websters Master Locksmiths lists car keys and remotes, and Lost Key Locksmiths programs transponder keys.
Which Cronulla locksmiths print a licence number on their listing?
Among Cronulla's picks, Oz Locks and At Call Locksmiths show no licence number, and the rest print one.